DMAA – Code of Ethics

All Practitioners listed in the Directory of the DMAA voluntarily agree to follow the Code of Ethics and Conduct below:

DMAA Members and listed Practitioners agree to act in a manner that safeguards the individual client’s interest, enhances the reputation of the Dorn Method and ensures the trust and confidence of the public.

Therefore DMAA Members and listed Practitioners will:

Commit themselves to give the highest quality of care to their clients

Honestly present all qualifications and peform only services in which they are qualified in

Inform clients and the public about the scope and limitations of their discipline to the best of their knowledge

Acknowledge any limitations and contraindications of the Dorn Method and refer clients to appropriate health care professionals

Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence including assessment of personal and professional abilities through continued education training in the Dorn Method and other Modalities

Provide treatment without making unjust promises and with reasonable expectation that there will be an advantage for the client

Respect all clients equally and conduct business with honesty and integrity

Not discriminate unjustly against clients, colleagues or other health care professionals

Keep all client records confident unless otherwise requested by the client or it is medically necessary or required by law for the protection of the public

Respect all rights of the client to refuse, modify or terminate treatment at any time

Provide treatment ensuring safety, comfort and privacy of the client

Under no circumstances engage in any sexual conduct, activities or behavior involving a client

Respect the client’s autonomy with regard to privacy, beliefs and behavior

Refuse gifts or benefits intended to influence the treatment, a referral or decision or for personal gain and not for the good of the client.

Not give a diagnosis, propose to be able to cure any disease or pretend to heal unless properly medically trained and licensed

Advertise their services in a proper and professional manner without making claims of expected results, overusing clients testimonials or is biased towards or critical of other Modalities, persons or associations

Give sufficient information to the client about:
– avoidable causes like unhealthy habits of movement and lifestyle
– the conduct of the therapy
– self help / self therapy possibilities following the treatment

Provide written hand out’s with personalized advices and guidelines and be available for further advice and assistance